“In Search of Hard Data on Nonacademic Careers”A discussion on the relatively limited collection of data relating humanities degrees with careers, and introducing “alt-ac” survey database. This tool is intended to better show the state of humanities graduates outside of academic positions and to tie this information back into the considerations of academic training and experiences.

"Alt-Academy"A recent survey compiled by the Scholarly Communication Institute with the University of Virginia library, providing sample alumni career information, showing the level of schooling, organization/employer, and additional information/comments/questions. This may be useful to alumni and current students to see additional valuable steps from others to pursue career success.

“Need Innovation? Hire Humanities Grads”From CBSnews.com, an article that summarizes and shares insights from previous articles that relate to the value English majors bring to the workplace -specifically in innovative thinking.

This article looks at the distinct intellectual and practical skills that English majors bring to workplace settings, and how this sets them up for success.

Alumni Networking Resources

English Alumni FacebookA Facebook group where alumni are also invited to share news, network, find (and post) employment opportunities and keep in contact with each other.

Texts & Technology FacebookA Facebook page where current/alumni English students in the T&T program are invited to share news, network, find (and post) employment opportunities and keep in contact with each other.

Career Resources: Writing

Book JobsTerms, descriptions, industry information, and a centralized Publishing job search tool (created by the Association of American Publishers).

Career Resources: Technical Writing

American Medical Writers AssociationAn association striving to promote excellence in medical communication, with content on networking, education, career, tools, and other resources.

EditorsJob descriptions, statistics, and resources about Editors (From The Occupational Outlook Handbook, created by the Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Society for Technical CommunicationThe largest and oldest professional association for advancing the field of technical communication, with resources topics including publications, jobs, education, membership, and networking.

Technical WritersJob descriptions, statistics, and resources about Technical Writers (From The Occupational Outlook Handbook, created by the Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Write A Writing: Technical WritingA website related to a variety of writing topics; this link directs to the area of the website highlighting technical writing, including: distinctions within the English discipline, tips for getting started, salary range, job skills, and other topics.

Career Resources: Academia

High School TeachersJob descriptions, statistics, and resources about High School Teachers (From The Occupational Outlook Handbook, created by the Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Kindergarten and Elementary School TeachersJob descriptions, statistics, and resources about Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers (From The Occupational Outlook Handbook, created by the Bureau of Labor Statistics).

LibrariansJob descriptions, statistics, and resources about Librarians (From The Occupational Outlook Handbook, created by the Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Middle School TeachersJob descriptions, statistics, and resources about Middle School Teachers (From The Occupational Outlook Handbook, created by the Bureau of Labor Statistics).